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unrepair

American  
[uhn-ri-pair] / ˌʌn rɪˈpɛər /

noun

  1. lack of repair; disrepair; dilapidation.

    in a state of unrepair.
unrepair British  
/ ˌʌnrɪˈpɛə /

noun

  1. a less common word for disrepair

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Other Word Forms

  • unrepaired adjective

Etymology

Origin of unrepair

First recorded in 1870–75; un- 1 + repair 1

Example Sentences

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The place was indeed in a state of unrepair.

From Patty's Friends by Wells, Carolyn

The tenement-houses near them continue to festoon the façades with the week's wash in every state of unrepair.

From The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 by Hegermann-Lindencrone, L. de (Lillie de)

The man mentioned a figure, the comparative lowness of which seemed accounted for by the character of the neighbourhood and the abominable state of unrepair of the place.

From Widdershins by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]

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